So, you\u2019re going on a first date, eh? Don\u2019t worry, we\u2019re not going to lecture you on which fork to use for your salad or why it\u2019s important not to talk about your ex the entire time. Instead, these are some etiquette tips taken from the \u201cpet peeves\u201d page of serial daters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you\u2019ve never been to a particular restaurant or you know it will be rush hour when you try to hail a cab, leave extra early. It\u2019s always better to arrive early for a first date. Firstly, because it shows respect and responsibility. Secondly, it gives you time to check out the menu, freshen up or use the restroom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Unless you\u2019re waiting to hear about your friend who is having surgery, turn your phone off and put it away. You want to give your date your full attention and checking your phone won\u2019t do it. If you DO have an important call or text you have to take, be upfront so your date understands that you\u2019re not trying to be rude.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Maintaining frequent eye contact lets your date know that you\u2019re polite, even if you\u2019re not really into them. It shows that you\u2019re giving them your full attention for the time you\u2019re together and that you\u2019re listening to what they\u2019re saying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you just came out of a painful breakup and aren\u2019t looking for anything serious, be honest, but also keep an open mind. You don\u2019t want to scare off the woman of your dreams because the timing is bad and you\u2019ve pre-determined that you\u2019ll be playing the field for six months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you enjoy waterskiing and watching Netflix, cool. But bashing romantic comedies and emphasizing how much you hate cats may turn off a great woman who is otherwise your perfect match.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It may be customary for the male to offer to pay, but many women will insist on paying for their own meal. Don\u2019t argue about it or take it personally. Some women just aren\u2019t comfortable with a first date paying for their portion of the bill.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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